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“I'm not much of a political person and even if I was, look, Rock 'n' Roll is supposed to be fun and sexy and a little bit dangerous.”

Quote by Lita Ford

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Lita Ford
Lita Ford

Lita Ford, born in September 1958, is a renowned guitarist known for her unique musical style and stage presence in the rock music scene. She gained fame in the early 1980s as a member of The Runaways, a band that is considered a pioneer of female rock music. more

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